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Bernstein Shur, one of northern New England’s largest law firms, announced that shareholders Daniel Murphy, Emily Gray Rice, Peter Rubin and Andru Volinsky are ranked as Local Litigation Stars by Benchmark Litigation 2014.

The Local Litigation Star ranking recognizes individuals recommended by clients and peers as being consistently reputable and effective. Rankings are given after a six-month research period and based on interviews that focus on each attorney’s recent casework and the professional opinion of peers.

Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy is recognized as a Local Litigation Star in Maine (plaintiff) for his work in intellectual property and general commercial litigation. He practices business and commercial litigation as a member of Bernstein Shur’s Litigation Group and Business Law Practice Group. Murphy is located in the Portland, Maine office.

Emily Gray Rice

Emily Gray Rice is recognized as a Local Litigation Star in New Hampshire and in the Top 250 Women in Litigation for her work in general commercial, appellate and professional liability litigation. She is a member of Bernstein Shur’s Litigation Group, Labor and Employment Practice Group and Business Law Practice Group. Rice is located in the Manchester, New Hampshire office.

Peter Rubin

Peter Rubin is recognized a Local Litigation Star in Maine and Local Litigation Star in Maine (plaintiff) for his work in personal injury and professional liability litigation. He is the president of the firm and the senior member of Bernstein Shur’s Litigation Group. Rubin is located in the Portland, Maine office.

Andru Volinsky

Andru Volinsky is recognized as a Local Litigation Star in New Hampshire (plaintiff) for his work in general commercial litigation. He serves on Bernstein Shur’s board of directors and as general counsel. He is a member of the Litigation Group, Business Law Practice Group and Labor and Employment Practice Group. Volinsky is located in the Manchester, New Hampshire.

About Bernstein Shur

Widely regarded as one of New England’s most entrepreneurial law firms, Bernstein Shur is a multi-service firm with more than 100 attorneys in offices in Maine and New Hampshire. Founded in 1915, the firm provides practical and innovative counsel in the areas of business law, litigation, and municipal law to clients throughout the region and around the world. Bernstein Shur is Maine’s exclusive member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms. More information is available at www.bernsteinshur.com.

About Benchmark LitigationBenchmark Litigation identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the U.S. litigation market, the publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.